How to Dial In "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by The Damned - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From The Black Album (1980). The Black Album is the fourth studio album by the English punk rock band the Damned, and the first to feature Paul Gray on bass guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall 1959HW Handwired Super Lead, the rig we use for The Damned's other songs from The Black Album, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Tone
What guitar did The Damned use on "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"?
The guitar on "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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